As part of its Centenary celebrations, Bhima Jewellery recently unveiled the Bhima Fairytale Wedding Exhibition, a distinguished wedding event that brought together the best of the wedding industry. Hosted in the Trivandrum region, the exhibition received an overwhelming response from couples, families, and wedding service providers, cementing its place as one of the leading wedding exhibitions in the jewellery industry. The event, which concluded on March 30th, 2025, was a major success, attracting over 7,500 visitors, surpassing all expectations.

The exhibition showcased more than 350 wedding sets, offering an extensive collection of jewellery styles from across India, and drew in a diverse crowd seeking the perfect wedding pieces. Visitors enjoyed exclusive discounts, turning the event into a shopping paradise for those planning their dream weddings.

In addition to jewellery, the exhibition offered a wide range of services for couples, including informative workshops and seminars on wedding planning, makeup, hairstyling, costume design, and more. These were met with enthusiastic participation from visitors eager to learn tips and trends for their big day.

Among the many highlights were interactive experiences such as a selfie station, consultations with experts, and contests and giveaways, ensuring there was something for everyone at the event. With its unique blend of shopping, learning, and fun, the Bhima Fairytale Wedding Exhibition has undoubtedly set a new standard in the wedding exhibition space.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s sixth-largest jewelry retailer with over 380 showrooms across 13 countries, has joined forces with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to accelerate its digital transformation through an AI-powered, cloud-enabled platform. This strategic initiative aims to enhance customer and employee experiences, improve business agility, and unlock new growth opportunities across its global operations.

Accenture will develop a secure, scalable digital core for Malabar Gold & Diamonds, optimizing key business functions including finance, manufacturing, supply chain management, and retail operations. By leveraging real-time data, the company will be able to forecast demand more accurately, adapt swiftly to market changes, and drive operational excellence.

The AI-driven platform will enhance productivity and customer satisfaction by dynamically optimizing sales, marketing, and fulfillment processes. Real-time insights into the availability and pricing of precious metals and gemstones will ensure a seamless shopping experience—both online and in-store—from browsing to checkout.

Designed with regulatory compliance in mind, the platform will align with trade laws across the 13 markets where Malabar Gold & Diamonds operates. The company plans to scale the platform through employee training and adoption strategies, fostering a data-driven culture across its workforce.

Abdul Salam K.P, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group, emphasized the brand’s commitment to technological advancement: “Malabar Gold & Diamonds has always prioritized innovation to enhance customer experiences. By collaborating with Accenture to build a unified digital platform, we are reinforcing our commitment to becoming a future-ready organization, setting new industry benchmarks and best practices.”

Amneet Singh, Products Lead for Accenture in India, highlighted the impact of digital reinvention:”Our research shows that AI-driven digital investments can boost revenue growth by up to 60% and improve profitability by 40%. By implementing a robust digital core, Malabar Gold & Diamonds will streamline operations, enhance agility, and navigate supply chain complexities with greater responsiveness.”

Through this strategic partnership, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is positioning itself at the forefront of digital transformation in the global jewelry industry.

All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body, is excited to announce the 7th edition of its flagship event, the India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), scheduled from 4^th to 7^th April 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Also known as #HamaraApnaShow, the GJS has become a must-attend platform for driving future business growth in the jewellery industry. GJS 2025 is supported by World Gold Council and the show is also supported under the Product and Marketing Scheme of MSME.

Shri Pankaj Bhoyar ji Honourable Minister of State for Home (Rural), Housing, School Education, Cooperation and Mining Government of Maharashtra will be inaugurating the event, along with Mr. Paul J. Alukkas & Mr. Varghese Alukkas, Managing Directors of Jos Alukkas Group, as the Guests of Honour Smt.  Mallika Manoj Gandhi Chairman and MD of Manoj Vaibhav Gems ‘N’ Jewellers Limited on 4^th April 2025.

As well as the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Shri. Pralhad Joshi ji , will be attending the event to celebrate of 25 years of Hallmarking of Gold in India on 5^th April 2025 at the venue. His presence provides a unique opportunity for industry players to engage in discussions about the challenges faced by the sector. This milestone celebration will take place on the sidelines of GJS.

GJS 2025 has scheduled lot of activities for the jewellery fraternity, starting with a special session by an award-winning speaker Dr Ujjwal Patni on 3^rd April 2025 at the exhibition venue to motivate and help the jewellers grow their businesses.

GJC shall also be unveiling their Brand Ambassador for 2025 during an exclusive press meet scheduled post the inauguration on 4^th April 2025 at 11.30 AM.

To network and bond strong business relations, the council will also be organising GJC Nite on 4^th April 2025 at Jasmine Hall, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Top jewellery brands shall be unveiling their new product range through fashion show with presence of top celebrities as showstoppers. This year’s GJC Nite is presented by IDT Gemmological Laboratories Worldwide.

Timed to support the growth in jewellery demand before Akshay Tritiya and after Gudipadwa, corresponding with the wedding season, the show will cater to 400+ exhibitors across 700+ booths, and around 10000 visitors.

Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Chairman of GJC, stated, “The GJS April 2025 Show, the 7th edition of #HumaraApnaShow, will be a premier platform for sourcing new designs and trends, catering to jewellers of all sizes. As an apex body, GJC firmly believes in its 3 ethos Protecting, Promoting and Progressing and through GJS, we are striving to achieve all these in one platform. We are honoured to celebrate the 25 years of Hallmarking of Gold in India with the august presence of Honourable Minister of Consumer Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi ji and this will also give us an apt opportunity to interact with the Ministry and plan roadmap ahead for the most effective and efficient Hallmarking regime”

Mr. Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman of GJC, added, “The GJS April 2025 Show offers an excellent platform for jewellery manufacturers, traders, wholesalers, retailers, artisans, and others in the value chain to connect with emerging talents and creative minds. As a jeweller, while we contribute to the development of the nation, we should also focus on sustainability and how G&J industry could play a larger role in this. GJS 2025 has scheduled interesting seminars throughout the show, with varied range of topics to cover all aspects of the business.”

Mr. Saiyam Mehra, Immediate Past Chairman of GJC & Convenor of GJS and GJC Next Gen, emphasized, “GJS is opening its doors to visitors aged 16 and above, encouraging young minds to delve into the fascinating world of the Gems and Jewellery Industry. The 7th edition of Humara Apna Show builds on its rich legacy, providing a grand platform where tradition meets innovation. This year we have also introduced Silver Pavilion as one of the key attractions in the show. Even with the rising prices in Gold, the demands are very positive, and we are confident that GJS will turn out to be the best show of 2025.”

A key highlight of GJS April 2025 will be the introduction of a Dedicated Silver Pavilion, offering an extensive collection of silver ornaments and artefacts. This feature will showcase premium silver collections and provide opportunities for attendees to connect with top suppliers and stock up for the upcoming season, alongside gold and diamond collections.

The event will also feature interactive seminars designed to foster knowledge exchange on current demand trends and the potential for new product launches in the upcoming season.

As a premier platform for showcasing innovative jewellery designs and trends, GJS April 2025 is set to attract corporates, chain stores, and independent retailers from India and abroad. Alongside registered visitors, a curated list of hosted buyers will amplify the business opportunities at the show.